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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/15/2017 3:29:26 PM EDT
So I have an RPR in .308 and I like it. I want to put a .260 Remington barrel on it. I've found several in the $500 range. I'm looking for 22-24" 1-8 twist, ideally black and threaded.
I'd like to hear you barrel recommendations and reasoning. Thanks. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/15/2017 4:09:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: andrewz71]
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I'm interested in this as well. Don't the 6.5 and .260 both use 6.5 pills? If so, is it possible to ream/rechamber a 6.5 creedmoor barrel to .260 rem?
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Posted: 4/16/2017 9:19:43 AM EDT
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You can have any smith put on whatever barrel you want. Are you looking for premade RPR barrels? Or a specific brand blank to have a smith put on for you?
And yes both the Creedmoor and .260 use 6.5mm bullets and they are almost identical in ballistics. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2017 12:20:30 PM EDT
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Columbia River Arms, formerly Black Hole Weaponry. Polygonal rifling, fantastic barrels, fantastic service, fast shipping, low prices.
I use their pipes exclusively for all of my match rifles. |
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Posted: 4/16/2017 2:35:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ballisticxlr:
Columbia River Arms, formerly Black Hole Weaponry. Polygonal rifling, fantastic barrels, fantastic service, fast shipping, low prices. I use their pipes exclusively for all of my match rifles. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2017 8:12:35 PM EDT
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Patriot Valley Arms
PVA offers RPR barrels in .260 for $600. I can't vouch for PVA's work, but I hear goods things about them. $700 if you want LongRifles Inc to spin one up for you. |
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Posted: 4/16/2017 9:23:24 PM EDT
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Based on the communication with Josh at PVA today - I'm going with him for my Barrel (in 6.5 though).
He's got .260 listed and has been extremely helpful in answering questions. Another company wasn't as responsive. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2017 10:27:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 545Fan]
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Yeah, I'm asking for people's recommendations for a drop in replacement for a gen 2 RPR. I'm not interested in a local smith turning a barrel for me. I'm hoping I'm not the first to do this or something similar.
Barrels I am considering: Criterion Barrels Proof Research (stainless - can't afford the carbon fiber right now) Long Rifles Inc. Patriot Valley Arms Snipe Custom Arms Who else should I consider? |
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Posted: 4/17/2017 8:38:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 545Fan:
Yeah, I'm asking for people's recommendations for a drop in replacement for a gen 2 RPR. I'm not interested in a local smith turning a barrel for me. I'm hoping I'm not the first to do this or something similar. Barrels I am considering: Criterion Barrels Proof Research (stainless - can't afford the carbon fiber right now) Long Rifles Inc. Patriot Valley Arms Snipe Custom Arms Who else should I consider? http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_16_3/5977_Time-for-a-new-RPR-barrel-in-6-5CM.html I don't have a RPR but Josh at PVA has done work for me and does great work. I would highly recommend him. |
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Posted: 4/17/2017 11:32:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By newbie_nick:
I lot of folks have had good luck with BHW, but I have not. I bought 2 barrels from them and had to send both back for one reason or another. Maybe it's just my bad luck... |
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USA
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Posted: 4/23/2017 9:26:04 PM EDT
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Don't forget about Long Rifles, Inc. in Sturgis. He's offering RPR prefits in common calibers for 575.00, will do a custom for 675.00. Chad has a long history of building exceptional rifles.
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Posted: 4/24/2017 12:50:40 AM EDT
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My LRI barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor is excellent and I had a short turnaround time. That said I doubt you could go wrong with PVA or Criterion either.
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2017 7:54:23 PM EDT
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PVA is my vote, i havent used many builders but know josh personally and hes done work for me. Big bonus hes local to me
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2017 11:00:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BuckeyeRifleman:
My LRI barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor is excellent and I had a short turnaround time. That said I doubt you could go wrong with PVA or Criterion either. |
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Posted: 4/28/2017 2:49:06 AM EDT
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LRI.
Call Chad and discuss your wishes. He will have it to you quickly. Good people out there. |
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Posted: 4/28/2017 12:39:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By scatterbrains:
PVA is my vote, i havent used many builders but know josh personally and hes done work for me. Big bonus hes local to me Forgot to ask when I ordered. 
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 4/28/2017 7:31:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83:
Find out what his lead time is on a 20" 6.5 barrel for me. Forgot to ask when I ordered. |
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Posted: 4/28/2017 7:56:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By scatterbrains:
Im shooting a match with him on sunday ill find out. LOL Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By scatterbrains:
Originally Posted By Finslayer83:
Find out what his lead time is on a 20" 6.5 barrel for me. Forgot to ask when I ordered. I ordered a 20.75" RPR barrel in 6.5 |
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Posted: 5/9/2017 6:35:49 PM EDT
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+1 for LRI.
FWIW - I sold my RPR Gen 1 (which I loved) and bought a Mausingfield M5 in 308 from Chad at LRI. He used a K&P barrel and it shoots lights out. I'm on a .260 kick right now, so I sent the barreled action back to be rebarreled using my supplied Krieger. They received it today and I'll be speaking with Chad or Quentin tomorrow about which 260 reamer will be best for my rifle / loads. They will cut the chamber, cut to length (24"), crown, thread for a suppressor, time the brake, Cerakote, mate to the action and then test fire. LRI told me I could have the action back next week if they could pull off the Cerakoting quickly. Fingers crossed... 
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